Meadows Elementary is a public school for grades K–8 in El Centro, California and it has about 370 students. The ratio of students to teachers is about 21:1, which is a little lower than at some nearby schools. Meadows Elementary follows California's standards-based curriculum and focuses on improving students' reading and writing skills, math skills, and academic progress through the middle grades. According to academic performance data, about 27% of students meet or exceed math standards, and about 29% of students meet or exceed reading standards. The student population reflects the diverse and predominantly Hispanic demographics of the local community. The amount of money given to each student is in line with the average for public schools in Imperial County. The school offers K–8 education in the neighborhood and is in an area where housing is relatively cheap compared to major California cities. Meadows Elementary has steady academic performance thanks to small class sizes and structured help with lessons. This school is working hard to be one of the top elementary schools in California.